Nico Johnson

New York Giants, Inside Linebacker
Age: 34-164d (Jun 19, 1990)
Exp: 2 Years
College: Alabama
Drafted: Round 4 (#99 overall), 2013
Agent(s): Pat Dye Jr. (SportsTrust Advisors)
INACTIVE

2014-2017

Nico Johnson signed a 2 year , $1,110,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,110,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2014 24 $320,294 0.24% $320,294 $320,294 -
2015 25 $30,000 0.02% $34,353 $354,647 -
2016 26 $600,000 0.39% $600,000 $954,647 -
2017 27 $675,000 0.40% $675,000 $1,629,647 -
2018 28
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2014 24 $495,000 $320,294 0.24% -
2015 25 $30,000 $30,000 0.02% -
2016 26 $600,000 $600,000 0.39% -
2017 27 $675,000 $675,000 0.40% -
2018 28
UFA
Year Age Status Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2014 24 $320,294 $320,294 $320,294 $320,294 $407,412
2015 25 $30,000 $34,353 $354,647 $177,324 $436,451
2016 26 $600,000 $600,000 $954,647 $318,216 $637,500
2017 27 $675,000 $675,000 $1,629,647 $407,412 $675,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2013-2016 Rookie

Nico Johnson signed a 4 year , $2,671,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $486,000 signing bonus, $486,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $667,750.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $2,671,000
Average Salary:
$667,750
Signing Bonus:
$486,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$486,000
Free Agent:
2017 / UFA
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Seasons

2 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$1,364,047

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2013 23
Active
$891,000
$891,000
2014 24
Active
Retained
Retained
$320,294
$8,000
$37,800
$1,211,294
$1,219,294
$1,257,094
2015 25
Retained
Active
Retained
$46,200
$34,353
$26,400
$1,303,294
$1,337,647
$1,364,047
Total
$1,364,047

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $442,800 $486,000 - - $8,000 - $936,800
1 $320,294 - - - - - $320,294
1 $76,200 - - - - $4,353 $80,553
1 $26,400 - - - - - $26,400
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2013
23
$405,000
$486,000
$891,000
$891,000
2014
24
$320,294
$37,800
$8,000
$320,294
$8,000
$37,800
$1,211,294
$1,219,294
$1,257,094
2015
25
$46,200
$30,000
$26,400
$4,353
$46,200
$34,353
$26,400
$1,303,294
$1,337,647
$1,364,047
Total
$865,694
$486,000
$8,000
$4,353
$1,364,047

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
2 $442,800 $486,000 - - $8,000 - $936,800
1 $320,294 - - - - - $320,294
1 $76,200 - - - - $4,353 $80,553
1 $26,400 - - - - - $26,400
  • Apr 11, 2016 Waived by New York (NYG)
  • Dec 31, 2015 Signed to the active roster by New York (NYG)
  • Aug 31, 2015 Waived by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Oct 15, 2014 Signed from the Chiefs practice squad by Cincinnati (CIN)
  • Aug 30, 2014 Waived by Kansas City (KC)
  • Jun 06, 2013 Signed a 4 year $2.671 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
  • Apr 27, 2013 Drafted by Kansas City (KC): Round 4 (#99 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2015 NYG 1 0 1 1.50 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014 CIN 11 2 93 12.80 0 15 7 4 0 0
2013 KC 7 1 17 1.50 7 5 2

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TRANSACTIONS

Apr 11, 2016
Waived by New York (NYG)
Dec 31, 2015
Signed to the active roster by New York (NYG)
Aug 31, 2015
Waived by Cincinnati (CIN)
Oct 15, 2014
Signed from the Chiefs practice squad by Cincinnati (CIN)
Aug 30, 2014
Waived by Kansas City (KC)
Jun 06, 2013
Signed a 4 year $2.671 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
Apr 27, 2013
Drafted by Kansas City (KC): Round 4 (#99 overall)

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